Informing Hampshire Pre-event survey highlights “To ensure a strong and visible evidence base for decision making in Hampshire”
Survey responses 80 questionnaires returned Overall response rate of 30%, which is about average for an on-line survey 30 organisations/businesses located in North 22 located in South 25 located in both South and North Some North/South analysis, but beware relatively small samples
National economic situation over last 12 months Strong consensus around things getting a little better Little difference between North and South, except South slightly more upbeat
Confidence in economic prospects facing your organisation/business over next 12 months Almost a normal distribution around “As confident” Slight leaning towards the “More confident” side, but less confident than last year’s perception of change
Economic prospects over next 12 months - North North less confident than overall average Most popular view: “Slightly less confident”
Economic prospects over next 12 months - South Opposite effect in the South (although small sample remember Most popular view: “Slightly more confident”
Economic growth driven by:
Top 5 assets and constraints (subject to change) Assets 1.Good transport infrastructure 2.Outstanding quality of life 3.Proximity to London and Heathrow 4.High performing businesses / sectors 5.Strong knowledge base Constraints 1.Weak housing offer 2.Low levels of innovation and entrepreneurship 3.Insufficient/fragmented business support 4.Unclear and inconsistent image 5.Poor broadband speeds and coverage
Top 6 priorities for the public sector 1.Investment in skills and education (-) 2.Investment in transport and infrastructure (A) 3.Support for a range of businesses in key sectors (C) 4.Investment in knowledge base (A) 5.Support for innovation capacity and commercialisation (C) 6.Support for housing development (inc. affordable) (C) Investing in a mix of assets and constraints